“Ani Gogova and Friends” series is inspired by the tradition of the salons of the Belle Epoque, where important public figures, artists, writers, and musicians would gather with friends and admirers to exchange ideas, share their art, and inspire each other while creating lasting memories of decadent evenings (think Gertrude Stein’s salons in Paris where, on any given night, you would find Picasso, Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, Matisse, Dali, and the likes).

An experience like no other in the city, our evenings seduce all your senses by presenting the art of fascinating visual artists, delicious music from the classical repertoire, and unique culinary experiences designed to match the theme of the art. Says Ani, "For years, I have dreamed about showing the work of my uber-talented friends and collaborators in an intimate setting in this type of multi-sensory experiences."

The inaugural season was outstanding, with completely sold-out salons presenting the work of three photographers. This season, the focus of the salons will be the art of three Chicago-based painters.

Anima Productions and Salon des Artistes are pleased to present the first salon of 2018-19 season:

ABSTRAKCJA

by artist Michael Roberts

music by Chopin performed by Ani Gogova

Friday, October 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Act I 6:30pm Exhibition and Dinner: Explore the art of Michael Roberts while enjoying 5 course dinner menu specially designed for this event and paired with wine selected by Frank Patterson

Roasted Beats Cream Soup with Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds
Herring Salad with Root Vegetables & Mayonnaise Souse
Radicchio Salad with Shaved Manchego and Olive Tapenade
Fried Cauliflower with Salsa Verde
Polska Kielbasa with Roasted Cabbage and Squash

Act II 8pm

Musical Performance by pianist Ani Gogova:

Etude in E-flat Minor, Op. 10 no. 6

Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 no. 1

Etude in F minor, Op. 10 no. 9

Prelude in F-sharp Major, Op. 28 no.13

Prelude in G minor, Op. 28 no. 22

Etude in A-flat Major, Op. 10 no. 10

Mazurka in A minor, Op.17 no. 4

Prelude in B-flat Major, Op. 28 no.21

Prelude in B minor, Op/28 no. 6

Prelude in C minor, Op. 28 no. 20

Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 no. 1

Prelude in D minor, Op. 28, no. 24

Act III 9pm Sweets and Meets: Meet the artists and your fellow salon goers finishing the night with a sweet bite

STAY TUNED for more information on the rest of the season:

December, 2018: Pictures at an Exhibition by Margarita Olevsky with Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

May, 2019: The Seven Deadly Sins by Gail Potocki with Liszt's Fantasy Sonata After Reading of Dante